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Benjamin McFadden and the Robot Babysitter
Written by Timothy Bush, illustrated by Timothy Bush
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While Benjamin's parents attend the Rings of Saturn Preservation Dance, Benjamin is left home with his Robot Babysitter and his mechanical kitten. Read the story to find out what crazy things happen when Benjamin reprograms his "babysitter" to have more fun.
Review by: Patty McDonald
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Heetunka's Harvest
Written by Jennifer Berry Jones, illustrated by Shannon Keegan
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Each autumn, when Heetunka the Bean Mouse gathers earth beans for her underground storehouse, the Dakota women come to trade dried corn. One day, a woman decides to take the earth beans and leave nothing in return. Find out what the angry spirits do to teach her a lesson about greed and selfishness.
Review by: Patty McDonald
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Rama and the Demon King
Written by Jessica Souhami, illustrated by Jessica Souhami
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The brave and good prince Rama battles against Ravana, the evil then headed king of all the demons, to save his beautiful wife Sita. But it is only with the help of an army of fearless monkeys that he can rescue her and regain his Kingdom.
Review by: Patty McDonald
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The Lady in the Box
Written by Ann McGovern, illustrated by Marni Backer
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Lizzie and Ben see a homeless woman, Dorrie, everyday as they walk through the neighborhood. As winter gets colder the children become concerned about Dorrie and they decide to help her. As they reach out to a homeless person, they learn the value of sharing and begin to understand how important it is to help each other in our community.
Review by: Patty McDonald
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Share some of these great books for African-American History Month:
Brothers of the Knight by Debbie Allen
The Black Snowman by Phil Mendez
Bright Eyes, Brown Skin by Cheryl Willis Hudson
Always My Dad by Sharon Wyeth
My Man Blue by Nikki Grimes
Wilma Unlimited by Kathleen Krull
I Love My Hair! by Natasha Tarpley
Monster by Walter Dean Myers
In Daddy's Arms I am Tall by Javaka Steptoe
Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold
Nettie's Trip South by Ann Turner
Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman
The Girl Who Spun Gold by Virginia Hamiton
Duke Ellington by Andrea Pinkney
No Mirrors in My Nana's House by Ysaye M. Barnwell
Jazmin's Notebook by Nikki Grimes
Breaking Ground, Breaking Silence by Joyce Hanson
If a Bus Could Talk by Faith Ringgold
My Rows and Piles of Coins by Tololwa Mollel
Cornrows by Camille Yarbrough
The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles
The Colors of Us by Karen Katz
The Big Box by Toni Morrison
The Hickory Chair by Lisa Rowe Fraustino
Come On, Rain! by Karen Hesse
Nappy Hair by Carolivia Herron
Anancy and Mr. Dry-Bone by Fiona French
Any Books by Ezra Jack Keats
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